AL3 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL3 5JA

AL3 5JA, St Albans has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population. This AL3 5JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL3 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL3 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL3 5JA, encompassing approximately 2136 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL3 5JA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Temple View with total crimes: 2
  • Alban Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Neville Close with total crimes: 1

AL3 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.810.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.740.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68100.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-70.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.49150.00%
Public order34.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.74100.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.21150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-60.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.74-40.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL3 5JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Temple View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Alban Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Neville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dormie Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Grimthorpe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1